Morrison Hershfield is a multi-disciplinary consulting engineering and management firm located throughout the US and Canada. We are a dynamic, employee-owned, team-oriented firm with a diverse project list that ensures you will be working on exciting, high-profile and challenging projects. For more than 75 years, the people at Morrison Hershfield have been the leading force behind our continuous growth and the expansion of our services.

Here at Morrison Hershfield, we are committed to providing flexible work arrangements, to assist employees in fulfilling their multiple responsibilities at work, at home and in the community. Flexible work arrangements provide additional options for work schedules and locations. As we focus on project delivery, clients and staff, we have several working options available for working at Morrison Hershfield.


The Research Assistantship is an appointment under the Yukon First Nation Participation Plan, Government of Yukon\xe2\x80\x99s First Nations Procurement Policy. Under the supervision of the consulting firm retained by the government to conduct the research project, the Research Assistant is responsible for assisting the project team in a variety of administrative and non-administrative tasks which may include compiling, reviewing and summarizing online information, scholarly literature, data entry and processing, creation and handling of documents in MS word, Excel, Power Point, and other administrative duties in support of the research activities.

Research Assistant Job Responsibilities:

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  Collect, summarize, and organize research materials and data;
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  Compile and summarize scholarly literature; review and develop notes on current research; develop and maintain bibliographies.
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  Search for documents using online search engines, and government databases;
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  Help obtain, read, and take notes on project meeting, transcripts, and municipal documents;
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  Search and read media coverage and texts (in English); make notes and summaries.
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  Communicate findings and discuss research tasks with other members of the team.
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  Prepares figures and diagrams for presentations and publications.

To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need:

• Careful attention to detail and a strong sense of responsibility
• Commitment to academic integrity
• Experience in conducting undergraduate-level research (this can include writing research essays for classes)
• Willing to learn and use scholarly methods for reading, note-taking, citation, and summary
• Basic understanding of urban transportation modes and the relationship between carbon emissions and their impact to climate change and sustainability.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Time management ability
• The ability to organize large amounts of research material
• English (speaking, reading, writing)
• Be able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Be able to effectively work with individuals from diverse backgrounds

Work Hours & Benefits:
Time commitment: 10 hrs./week for 4 weeks approximately
Compensation: $25/hour
Start date: As soon as possible, until positioned is filled
Closing date for applications: March 20th, 2023.

Eligibility:

The candidate must be identified as a Yukon First Nations People in accordance with the Yukon First Nation Participation Plan, Government of Yukon\xe2\x80\x99s First Nations Procurement Policy
Education and Experience Requirements:

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  University or College degree in relevant field
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  One year of relevant work experience in a similar role.
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  Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel, including basic functions and formulas.
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  Familiarity with database management tools (such as SQL, MS Access, and IBM Cognos BI) and knowledge programming tools (like Python, C++, and R) would be a plus.

Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Morrison Hershfield is committed to having an inclusive and diverse workforce, with recruitment free of discrimination, ensuring all candidates are given a fair opportunity for employment. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.